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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
6
A farmer urges readiness for spring tasks with plows harrows drills and rollers in good order. Buy seed oats corn clover and grass this month and hire or buy needed implements wisely. Avoid co signing or security on notes and beware farm sale risks to family finances.
The article emphasizes that sows require ample exercise and properly balanced protein rich feeds to support litter growth. It recommends pasture or light daily driving, plus nitrogenous feeds such as bran oilmeal peas beans oats barley and moderate wheat. Suitable forages include clovers alfalfa peas beans vetches and ordinary pasture grasses.
The Farm and Home notes dried lawn clippings from last summer make good winter green food for chickens. Feed by rolling into a strip of two inch poultry netting two feet wide and eight feet long, then hang against the wall within easy reach of the hens.
The text advocates early colt training with strong harness gear to prevent bad habits. It discusses animal handling, then shifts to poultry biology noting chickens’ waste exhalation and air needs versus horses. It ends by describing color changes in brown egg layers as laying increases and pigment fades.
The text urges providing a pasture for the boar to ensure a safe and steady sire, noting it will not look animated if kept in close confinement.
University of Missouri professor Doane argues that modest management tweaks boost farmer profits. Rather than overturning entire systems, owners should replace unprofitable stock and outdated equipment with profitable, efficient alternatives such as better cows and a productive mare, he says.
An illustration shows third wheels for heavy weight and short spikes on upright supports to keep barrels from rolling. The main feature is the chain and hook system, with a vertical slot and crossbars to tighten the barrel securely to the truck.
Mrs Torking and Charley discuss suffrage and politics with comic mispronunciations. The Washington Star excerpt highlights confusion over complex terms and the idea that marching in a parade might express political interest more simply.
The article stresses timely orchard care and dairy improvements. Clean up neglected plots to restore yields and profits. Build silos to boost milk per acre and cut costs. use skim milk and corn meal substitutes. ensure lighting ventilation and drainage for dairy efficiency. Calf rearing timing, feeding rations, and integration with poultry and fruits are urged.
A dialogue mocks hunger, belt tightness, and feeding the stomach. Lancashire tale features a dog purchase with a coin share plan, ending in a humorous kick. A Chicago smoke inspector jokes about visibility from his post. A vote for women provokes a Grouch figure who favors suffrage jokes.
A humorous exchange shows a wife wanting a shopping excursion while George reports a wild forecast with thunder lightning freezing and an earthquake, reflecting a comic newspaper tone. The gag contrasts domestic plans with extreme weather for light entertainment.
Timetable lists multiple trains between Independence Monmouth Dallas Airlie Dillan and West Salem with departure and arrival times. Services include trains 6 64 70 61 73 65 69 71 62 72 124 126 123 125 and show daily departures from Independence and connecting stops at Monmouth Dillan Airlie and West Salem with varying arrival times.
J. G. McIntosh offers notary public conveyancer loans and fire insurance services at Enterprise Building with phone 7311. A dentist operates from the Cooper Building in Independence Oregon with two phone numbers.
B F Swope Attorney at Law and Notary Public offers practice in all Oregon courts. Probate matters and collections receive prompt attention. Office located in Cooper Building, Independence Oregon.
A small shop in Independence, Oregon markets cakes, bread, and pastries as clean, wholesome, and good for health. Owner F. E. Bodenhamer touts quality and taste to attract customers.
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